Munster Joinery are proud to be involved in the first building in Ireland – and fifth in the world – to be certified under the Passive House Institute's EnerPHit standard for retrofits.
A 1950s semi-detached house in Monkstown, Co Dublin, has had its Building Energy Rating (BER) reduced by 90 per cent, becoming the first building in Ireland – and fifth in the world – to be certified under the Passive House Institute's EnerPHit standard for retrofits
The use of Passive House components in refurbishments of existing buildings leads to extensive improvements with reference to thermal comfort, economic efficiency, absence of structural damage and climate protection. Reductions in heating energy demand of up to 90% have been achieved in a large number of projects.
